Category: Zero Waste

bookmark_borderThe Best Nonprofits to Support For Valentine’s Day

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Hey earth muffins! Valentine’s Day is only a few days away… Time to think about spreading some love! While the holiday is usually meant for celebrating your relationship(s), it can also be about giving a little extra love to the planet and the organizations that make our communities better. In today’s post, I will share the best nonprofits to support on February 14th. This support can be monetary, time commitments, or even just spreading their message. Let’s jump right into it!

Charities to Support This Valentine’s Day:

Very fitting with the holiday, check out The Valentine Project. This nonprofit allows you to adopt someone as a “Valentine” or to send Kindness cards (aka valentines) to people with major illnesses. Last year I used up a bunch of old craft supplies to make a ton of valentines for sick children in a local hospital; it is such a rewarding way to spread a little bit of extra love to those who need it.

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bookmark_borderEarthy Good Lip Balm Making Kit: A Review

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Hey earth muffins! When I was a kid, I LOVED any sort of DIY kit. Whether it was a do-it-yourself science experiment or cupcake set, I was all over it. Did you know there are all-natural craft kits on the market?? Earthy Good was kind enough to send me their lip balm kit a few months ago. I’ve given it a try and am ready to share my thoughts with you all; keep reading for a full review of the Earthy Good lip balm kit!

What I Love About This DIY Kit

The first thing I love about this lip balm kit is that it is 100% natural. Ever since I started my eco journey, I’ve been opting for beauty products that are clean and made without any parabens or other yucky stuff. This kit is made with clean ingredients that are labeled clearly. Almost all of them are organic too!

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bookmark_border5 Sustainable Valentine Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day!

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Hey earth muffins! If you can’t tell by the red and pink aisles at every major store, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While a huge teddy bear is cute and cuddly for a while, Teddy will (unfortunately) end up as trash in a landfill in the near future. So, what gifts can you give that won’t harm the planet?? Here is a list of the best sustainable valentine gifts to give this Valentine’s Day!

The BEST Eco-Friendly Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day:

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bookmark_borderEasy Ways to be Green When Working From Home

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Hey earth muffins! Even though the world is (mostly) back to normal, there has been a huge shift in people working from home. I am at the office 99% of the time, but during tax season, I’ll typically work from home on Saturdays. There are plenty of ways to be more eco-friendly at the office; but, there are things you can do to stay sustainable when getting your work done remotely too. Keep reading for the top tips to be green when working from home!

1. Use scratch paper instead of notebooks

While I use my laptop and computer monitor for basically everything, there are times when I need to jot things down. Instead of using notebooks, recycle paper from around the house. Whether it be the backside of junk mail or old sheets of paper, there are plenty of reused options instead of using a new notebook.

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Places to Buy Used Books

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Hey earth muffins! Reading is one of my favorite pastimes; many people agree with me too! Curling up with a good book is such a great way to settle down after a long day at work or to enjoy some much needed self-care time without turning on the TV. As an eco-friendly queen, it is important to choose secondhand reads to reduce your impact on the planet. Keep reading for a list of the best places to buy used books!

The Top Places to Find Used Books Near You:

First up, do a quick Google search to see when your local library puts on a used book sale! Libraries often get a ton of book donations, which means they can sell some pretty great reads at these sales. Plus, if you’re a bookworm, you’ll be happy to know that the proceeds from these sales often support the library in your community. Such a great way to get some new used books!

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bookmark_border5 Ways to Fight Against the “Throwaway” Culture

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Hey earth muffins! Let’s face it; we live in what can only be described as a “throwaway culture”. Things are made to last for a short amount of time and produced in large quantities… This type of culture is obviously not good for the planet for many reason – but how can you fight back against the norms? Keep reading for 5 easy ways to go against this throwaway culture!

1. Follow the waste hierarchy and reduce what you throw away!

The waste hierarchy is a hierarchy for a reason. You should focus most of your time at the top of the pyramid: reduce, reuse, repurpose, etc. Recycle (and then waste) are at the bottom because you should try your best to avoid them at all cost. To go against our single-use culture, try to throw away as little as you can. This is the complete opposite of what most people in our world do, but it isn’t a totally impossible goal.

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bookmark_borderHow to Reduce Food Waste When Grocery Shopping!

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Hey earth muffins! Food waste is a big problem for the planet. A lot of uneaten food heads to the landfill each day; without proper ventilation, this doesn’t break down properly like it would in the compost bin. There are plenty of ways to reduce food waste in your own home, but did you know you can also reduce this waste when you are grocery shopping?! Keep reading for the easiest ways to reduce food waste before you even leave the store!

Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste While Grocery Shopping:

The first suggestion is to buy single bananas. 🍌 These are often just thrown out by grocery stores… And that actually creates a ton of food waste! The single bananas are usually in a pile on the end of the banana display; instead of buying a bunch, take from the singles stack instead. I personally buy a few to eat during the week and then some extra singles to put into the freezer. You can either pop them into the freezer to use for banana bread or slice before freezing for smoothies or a topping on oatmeal/overnight oats.

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bookmark_borderNo Tox Life Dish Block: A Worthy Zero Waste Swap??

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Hey earth muffins! When I started my eco journey all the way back in 2018, I started a list of sustainable products I wanted to try. The No Tox Life dish washing block is one of the items on this list (affiliate link)! 😊 I recently purchased it through the Tera app and have been trying it out. If you are looking to make a simple swap in your kitchen for a more zero waste home, keep reading for a full review of this product!

No Tox Life vegan dish block solid dishwashing soap

What I Love About the No Tox Life Dish Block

First up, I (obviously) love that this is a sustainable dish bar. Instead of using dish soap in a plastic container, you can opt for this bar instead. Bars are much better than bottles for the planet; I absolutely love that this is an easy zero waste swap. The dish block comes in a recyclable box which makes it plastic-free as well!

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